UCI DH World Cup 2013: Vallnord - Yeti Report
1 August 2013 | By AngusMcIntosh
As a downhill mountain bike racer, injury is something that is always possible. To perform at the top level on the Word Cup Circuit racers are being pushed to new limits and new speeds in each and every race.
The margin of error at these incredible speeds definitely makes injuries a likelihood.
This past weekend, the Yeti Cycles race team headed to Vallnord, Andorra for the third round of the UCI World Cup. After spending the last few weeks training and living in Morzine, France, team riders Richie Rude and Cam Cole could not have been more prepared.
With a freshly cut course on some of the worlds steepest terrain, the race was set to be one of the most challenging of the entire season. Cam was on track for a top run when he had a massive crash. The race stopped while he was evacuated off the mountain via helicopter.
He sustained a broken T7 vertebrae, concussion, and chipped tooth. Sadly his season looks to be over for the time being. Luckily, he is to be expected to make a full recovery. We can’t wait to see you back on the bike, Cam.
Leave Cam a “Get Well Soon” message on his Facebook Fan Page: facebook.com/camcole
